Press Kit

Fact Sheet

The first Straw Hat Pizza opened in San Leandro, CA in1959. It began franchising in 1969 and now has numerous locations in the United States.

Today

The company is in growth mode, poised to open new stores in Canada and the Western United States in 2008, along with launching a new, full-service line of eateries - Straw Hat Grills.

Business Model

Called Straw Hat Cooperative Corporation, the company is not a typical franchisor, but a cooperative made up of each Straw Hat pizza restaurant owner. Each restaurant represents one share of ownership.